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Your high school education is a essential to your formation and your future. We partner with you and your family to ensure the accessibility of our extraordinary academic programs and your future success.

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Experience all aspects of high school life in our very involved and interconnected campus. With over 30 clubs and organizations plus a continuous calendar of community activities, service opportunities, and international trips, there is no shortage of opportunity to get involved.

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Since 1962, West Catholic has provided a dynamic excellence-driven Catholic education that has transformed generations of students. Help drive our commitment to academic innovation, faith, and impact in both our community and the world.

Admissions

Your high school education is a essential to your formation and your future. We partner with you and your family to ensure the accessibility of our extraordinary academic programs and your future success.

Student Life

Experience all aspects of high school life in our very involved and interconnected campus. With over 30 clubs and organizations plus a continuous calendar of community activities, service opportunities, and international trips, there is no shortage of opportunity to get involved.

Giving

Since 1962, West Catholic has provided a dynamic excellence-driven Catholic education that has transformed generations of students. Help drive our commitment to academic innovation, faith, and impact in both our community and the world.

Infinite Campus provides access to information about grades, attendance, behavior, food service, and much more for both students and parents.

Infinite Campus logins are provided to both students and parents. Students will receive their Infinite Campus login information at the beginning of their Freshman year along with all other account logins. Parents will receive an automated email along with an activation code to setup their Infinite Campus account near the beginning of the school year.

Infinite Campus also has downloadable Student and Parent Apps which can be very helpful for quick access to grades and other information. Just search for Campus Student or Campus Parent in the App Store.

What is Canvas?Canvas is a learning management system (LMS) that allows teachers to provide instructional support, class calendars, assignments, and resources for students in a safe online environment. For traditional face to face classes, Canvas is an integral part of sharing blended classroom instruction.

Canvas UseWest Catholic hopes that this resource will provide you with specific information about your student’s curricula, so you have a better understanding of the work that teachers and students are doing. We hope you use this information to communicate to students that the skills and content identified in these courses are important to master.

What is Parent Observer Role in Canvas?Observers have limited permissions that allow them to see what is going on in a course and a calendar of assignments. Like students, Observers cannot view a course until it is published and the course has started. For assistance with Assignments, Test Dates, Quizzes, or other Canvas course content, please contact your student’s teacher.

What can Parent Observers view in Canvas?

Below are the features available to Parents. Please note that not all courses use all features.

Set your Notifications

View the Dashboard

View the course Syllabus

View prompts but no participate in Discussions

View but not submit assignments

Preview and download some Files

View the Modules Page

View Canvas Grades

View the Calendar

Communicate with the teacher

Note: Using the web browser to access your Canvas account will give you a fuller experience with greater access to your child’s resources. The Canvas Parent app is a great resource for understanding homework and due dates, but it will not allow observers to view all documents and links that are available in the web browser.

Getting setup on Canvas is a great way to stay current on curriculum, course work, and due dates. Student information can be viewed from a web browser or from an iOS or Android app. To view your student(s) course information in Canvas you will follow three steps:

1) Get a Pairing Code from your student(s)2) Create a Canvas Parent Account3) Login as a Parent

Each of these three steps are explained in detail below for web browser, iOS, and Android access.

Things to keep in mind:● Using the web browser to access your Canvas account will give you a fuller experience with greater access to your child’s resources. The Canvas Parent app is a great resource for understanding homework and due dates, but it will not allow observers to view all documents and links that are available in the web browser.● For more information about the Parent / Observer role in Canvas, Click Here (link is external).

Online platform that allows schools to set goals and priorities for individual students, track their progress, and measure student outcomes to improve college and career readiness. Naviance also manages electronic transcripts and recommendations.

Naviance accounts are managed by the Guidance department. Contact the Registrar, Lauri Ford, if you have login questions:

RevTrak is West Catholic’s online portal for food service payments. Online deposits can be made into food service accounts through the Infinite Campus parent portal they currently use. We have contracted with RevTrak, a national credit card payment processor, to provide a secure site for making payments.

West Catholic strongly encourages the integration and use of technology in all courses by both teachers and students. We strive to meet and exceed all national and state standards. ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) (link is external) standards are met within in technology classes and throughout the building to prepare all students to use technology seamlessly in their education so that they are prepared for the future.

In addition to teaching digital citizenship throughout our curriculum, West Catholic enforces a strict code of conduct in dealing with all usage of technology, electronic transmissions, and all digital content. To review West Catholic’s technology policies and procedures, open the Policies / Documentation section below.

Device Serial Number (This number can be found in tiny print on the back of the iPad or also in the Settings / General / About area on the iPad)

Student ID# (This number is on student schedules, student school planners, and student IDs)

Credit Card (All payments are made directly to Tech Defenders, West Catholic does not accept direct payments)

Enrollment in an iPad Protection opens at pre-determined times for all students:

Standard 12 Month Insurance Plan - This plan is designed for year-round coverage and costs $40 per year. Enrollment for this plan will open in August 1, 2019 and close on September 1, 2019. See the insurance flyer and FAQs below for more information.

14 Month Insurance Plan - This plan is designed specifically for newly enrolled West Catholic students that are enrolling in Summer Academy courses prior to beginning their first year. The 14 Month Plan costs $46 and guarantees coverage for the summer months of that first school year.

Students are charged 100% of all accidental repairs. The minimum cost for each repair without insurance is typically $90.00.

How do I get my device repaired?

All repairs and billing are handled through West Catholic's Technology Support Desk. DO NOT attempt self-repair of your device or unauthorized 3rd party repairs. All damaged devices should be brought directly to the support desk. A lender device will be issued if the original device is sent out for repair.

What is covered by the insurance?Each insured device covered for unlimited repairs for the duration of the iPad coverage. (subject to terms and agreement of policy) The following damage types are covered by the policy:

In the interest of increased security for student work, we’ve adopted a password tool that allows students to create a private network password that is 100% confidential.

What you need to know:

This password, like the one you have now, is a ‘single sign on’ password that will provide access to most major systems: iBoss / Network, Google Apps (mail, drive etc.) and Canvas.

Student Infinite Campus password will NOT change, unless a student chooses to change it so they align. (see instructions below)

At this time, Naviance accounts are managed independently by the Guidance Department. See Lauri Ford if you have Naviance login questions.

You will have to enter the new password on any device you use to access those accounts such as personal phone, home computer etc.

No one will have access to your password; not even diocesan tech staff.

You will be prompted to change your password near the beginning of each semester.

What if I forget my new password?

During school hours, go to technology support desk for assistance.

If you forget your password outside of school hours, there is no assistance available. As a safeguard, email your password to your personal email account or to your parents so you can easily recall it if needed.

How to change your password (This step must be completed at school):

Step 1: Go to https://passwordswc.grdiocese.org/Step 2: Click the My Account button and enter your email address and current passwordStep 3: Select ‘change password’ from the top menu and follow the steps to set a new password.

Password rules are listed on the right hand side of the page

Minimum 8 characters

Must include a digit, lowercase letter, and a uppercase letter

May NOT include a username or any of your 3 previous passwords

How to change Infinite Campus password:

Step 1: Log into the Infinite Campus portal on a computer or in Safari on your iPad (option to change password is not available on the Campus Portal app.)Step 2: On the left side select Account ManagementStep 3: Follow the steps to create a new password:

Below is an explanation of the plans and timelines for school-issued iPads as we draw closer to summer. Please review the procedures for graduating Seniors as well as for Underclassmen. (Note: A process similar to the Senior iPad Collection will take place for underclassmen who have not committed to returning next fall.)

iPad Collection Procedure for Seniors

Senior iPads and charging accessories will be collected the week of final exams. At this time all unpaid repair costs or fees for missing equipment will be collected. The school will hold diplomas for any students with outstanding service or missing equipment. They will be allowed to participate in all graduation activities, but won’t receive their actual diploma until they’ve met all obligations.

We’ve created the following simple process to ensure that all devices and equipment are accounted for prior to graduation.

Date:

Action:

May 6 – 17

Students will turn in their iPad AND charging brick / cable. (Following their last exam or the last day iPad is needed for classes / AP tests)

Students will be charged for any missing / damaged equipment. (bring a check or money to cover broken or missing equipment when turning in devices)

Cracked iPad Screen = $67.50 fee

Bent iPad = $100 fee

Missing charging brick = $19 fee

Missing charging cable = $9 fee

After the iPad and accessories have been turned in, the student will receive a signed written confirmation of return, relieving them of liability for the device.

Any outstanding financial obligations for repairs and missing equipment will be turned over to Central Office. (Note: All devices should be turned in with any repairs handled by May 17th for a diploma to be received at graduation)

What happens to my iPad, Apps, and data when I turn in my iPad?

Congratulations, you’re almost there! Graduation is on the horizon. Soon you’ll be turning in your books and your iPads then moving onto college or other ventures. But wait… What happens to your digital “stuff” when you leave? Will you continue to have access to your school Google account for Drive and email? Will you be able to use the apps that were provided for your use while in high school such as iAnnotate? The answer to those questions is: No, those resources will be made available for the new students coming to us in the fall.

When you turn in your iPad, it will be cleared and reset. You will have access for 30 days to purchase apps such as iAnnotate, Explain Everything and the Pro version of Dictionary. After that, you’ll be prompted to purchase those apps if you wish to continue to use them. Mid-June, we will be removing your Google Apps account including Drive and email. You can however, keep any of the digital content that you created, contacts, email, etc. To do so, you need to backup and transfer that content to other accounts. Below is the backup process. Click on the links to access how-to docs/videos for the various systems.

This document will explain how to create a .zip file of your shared documents that you can save to a flash drive or other storage media, and show you how to transfer all of your email and drive documents to a personal gmail account.

iPad Expectations for Underclassmen

Students who’ve officially committed with a signed tuition contract and $100 enrollment fee to West Catholic for the 2019-20 school year will keep their school-issued iPad throughout the summer. Devices will continue to be monitored exactly as they are during the school year. Technical support questions and repairs will be available throughout the summer via techsupport@grwestcatholic.org.

Why? On the surface, it may seem logical that devices would be returned and reissued each school year. But, with a deeper look at the needs of our students and available resources of the schools the balance tips in favor of students keeping the devices.

Many students continue their learning over the summer, either with West Catholic Summer Academy offerings, or via other programs including colleges and universities. Having the iPad facilitates this involvement as they easily maintain access to the tools and resources they’ve come to rely on.

The vision of the 1:1 iPad program is to continue educating the whole student while preparing each for the demands of the 21st Century. Funding, supported in large part by the annual tech fee, should be allocated to providing students with an overall educational experience that takes full advantage of the resources at hand. The costs and man hours associated with collection, inventory, prep and storage of all devices in June and a full redeployment in August, would severely limit those efforts.

Exception: School-owned devices are not allowed to leave the country. Therefore, foreign exchange students that will be returning to West Catholic the following year must turn in their iPads prior to returning home for summer.

West Catholic embraces the use of technology as an educational tool. However, as with many tools, training, troubleshooting, and support are often part of the package. Our school has two full-time employees as well as a Diocesan support team to help with these matters.

Jeff Bailey is our Instructional Technology Specialist. Jeff's role is to support staff and students in the appropriate and effective usage of technology. He is also available to help support parents if they have questions or concerns centered around technology.

Tom Kutzli is our Technology Director. Tom's role is to support the overall implementation and vision for technology at West Catholic. He is also the front line of support for hardware problems, software setup, and student devices in need of repair.

Don't hesitate to reach out directly to our technology department with any questions. You can also email our technology support line at: technologysupport@grwestcatholic.org The Technology Support line is designed for questions outside of normal school hours. Our team will do its best to give timely responses to all questions.